Temeshita Loses Appeal on 604 War Case
In a majority judgment the Supreme Court rejected the appeal of General Yammachiva and upheld the death sentence in Ma Tm. The court found the five generals who tried Temeshita validly constituted and that the communication authorized by the War had not violated any military statute or constitutional demand. The petition for habeas corpus relief was denied and the matter sent to General MacArthur for decision.
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Washington
Tues
Rutledge Jeet
Supreme
Yammachiva
MacArthur
Withdrawal Allegations in Pearl Harbour Inquiry
A witness testified before the Fenri fi Committee that Capt Balford alleged Admirals Abarnhall and Blarke conspired to destroy public records to hide their own mil a taken. The Navy supposedly had a Tupanene message about winds days before the attack, but the witness found no evidence of violations of laws on destroying records.
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Pearl Harbour
Warhington
Twenthy Wikiner
Fenri Fi
Balford Aaid
Abarnhall
Blarke
Tater
Navy
Lx Keatlemony Base
Move for Finalising Peace Terms
United States officials push to complete terms with Germany as allies discuss a central German government plan. The fragmented state of Germany raises questions about postwar borders and authority.
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Ger Fran
Germany
Gift of U S Warships to China Sparks Debate
Washington negotiations discuss transferring destroyers and other naval vessels to China as part of aid measures. President Truman weighs the policy amid Republican opposition and concerns over military commitments abroad.
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U.S
China
Washington
Truman
United States
Sia Ree
Ake
Lape Pratt
Pany
Navy
Chita
Pat Aren
Inquiry Into Fund For Relief Of Indonesians
Sydney Tuesday reports a thorough examination of the Yalaingat ne Fund in Austral for relief. A Federal investigation was initiated by the A.W.U. authorities with no statement of the fund’s purpose yet provided to the Chief Secretary.
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Sydney
Yalaingat Ne Fund
Austral
Saalsting
A.W.U
Jant
Batavia Court to Convene On Tomorrow Charges Against Two Men
Batavia police announce that a Dutch political court will open tomorrow to hear offences charged in Batavia. One defendant is said to carry grenades and ammunition while the other is linked to shopkeepers. President Horkanwill is expected to appear.
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Batavia
Horkarno
Soviet Veto Blocks Greece Decision In Security Council
The Soviet Union used its veto to block a formal decision on Greece amid disagreements over British and Greek troop presence. Bevin defended British actions, while Vyshinsky insisted the council must unanimity. The debate stretched four hours with no resolution as Britain signaled possible troop withdrawal once conditions permit.
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Sovi
Greece
Vyshinski
Ehatemn
Makin
Bagaie
France
Sali
Mohaelowski
Polsad
Vyahineki
United Kingdom
Bevin
Mr. Bevin
Security Council
Vyahin
Saki
Egypt Demands Seat at Peace Table
An article notes Egypt urging placement at the peace talks amid a stormy session. It mentions Premier Nokrusky and British agreement to revise the Anglo Egyptian treaty, with Egypt seeking full freedom to press Nile Valley negotiations.
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Egypt
Shel Premity
Brita
Rayot
Nile Valley
German Women Demand Release of P O W Husbands
London reports 5000 German women held weekend meetings demanding the release of their prisoner of war husbands. They say children are getting out of hand while the Anglican authority responds coldly noting Germans are being repatriated similarly to Americans. Frankfurt radio cites former inmates organizing an international federation to assist rehabilitation.
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London
Pollolen
Germany
Frankfurt Radio
General Concentration
International Federation of Men
Wansame
Hungarian President Names Irene Nowy as Prime Minister
In Budapest on Tuesday President Tildy appointed Irene Nowy, leader of the National Assembly, as Hungary's prime minister. Nowy belongs to the Iawertuh Smaltbardere Party.
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Budapret
Tonday
Tildy Haw
Irene Nowy
National
Aamonbly
Hungary
Iawertuh Smaltbardere Party
Australians Relieved In Celebes Victory Transfer
A brief ceremony marks the 18th Infantry Brigade taking over occupation of Celebes from the 21st Brigade. Australians, aboard the Liberty ship Winchester Victory, await homeward passage. Reports note improved conditions for local children and sporadic clashes with Indonesian extremists in Guarabaya and minor actions at Samarinda and Woloe.
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Satavia
Madissar Atten
Union Jkck
van Uarmtgrred
Batiun
ALF
Winchester Victory
Duten
de Dag
Guarabaya
Samerang
Woloe
New Military College Planned by U A in New York
Washington reports a proposed new military college by the Joint Chiefs to study security and defense problems. The first class of about 100 officers from Army Navy Air Force and State Department would begin in New York with emphasis on new energy sources including atomic power.
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New York
Stair Wave
Uhr War and Navy
Navy
Air’ Force
Department
Watkins
Washington
New “York Times
Ike Atomic Power
Armed Force First Steps Toward UN Peacekeeping
A fragment notes early moves toward supplying the United Nations with an armed force to uphold peace. The statement outlines initial steps, signaling an international effort to deploy military power under UN authority.
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London
United Nations
Comet Discovery Marks Military Committee Meeting
The Military Status Committee met and appointed Admiral Sir Henry Moore as chairman to discuss strategic communications and potential naval actions. The report notes a tense diplomatic climate, with discussions of international agreements and a focus on strategic positions amid rising aggression from a group nicknamed the “Big Bears.”
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Henry Moore
Tueday
Aumer
Am International
Duten Pricet & Works
Rama
Paris Frantic Atomic Play Broadcast prompts city panic
Fragmentary script describes a sensational atomic play broadcast in Paris causing fear of radium rumors. The tense interludes warn of an approaching “atomic storm” and allege nationwide disruption with lights out and danger to breathing, provoking widespread anxiety.
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Paris
Arid
Tussany
Cal
Polios
Arerich
Farle Regia
Unig
Atlantic
Paria
Fiaahen
Mountbatten Named Governor General Possibility
According to friends, Lord Louis Mountbatten may become Governor General of Australia within two years, with reports the New York Post columnist Leonard Lyons claims he will leave the South-East Asia Command in March. He prefers Navy service, but government plans differ.
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New York
Louis Mountbatten
Spartiakinal
Australia
New York Post
Leonard Lyons
Lord Mountbatten
South-East Asia
Navy
French opposition to disarmament speech shocks allies
A garbled dispatch reports French opposition to disarmament with Minister of Armaments Tillon leading the stance. The message condemns another Munich scenario, insisting on allied strength and equal partnership rather than protector status.
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Cherbouho
Tuemisy
Dutinge
Warsips
Peace Declared Job for All Nations
New York report notes Lord Halifax stating Britain and the United States will not face the task of abandoning world security to an international foreseen police force. He doubts Britain and America would adopt such a course even to prevent war, but suggests peace could depend on a world government accepted by principal governments.
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New York
Washington
Lord Halifax
Britain
United States
Df Bs Sarate
Iiernal
Amation
Ske
Australia S Suggested for Atomic Research
Report from London notes Daily Mail claims Australia hosts the world’s largest uranium deposit. It states Britain should see Australia as suitable for arch o experimental work and cites vast, sparsely populated areas as ideal, though later Sydney and Brisbane reports cast doubt on the discovery.
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Edndon
Australia
Mate
Australie
Tame Warcly
A.W
Sydney
Coast gale wrecks and rescues off Cardigan Bay
Across the Welsh coast a Royal Navy submarine was damaged by fierce gales near Cardigan Bay. One sailor was washed from the conning tower and later recovered. A destroyer stood by to help tow the submarine. A second submarine was abandoned but its crew saved as seas battered the area.
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London
Cms Mbmerine Universal
England
Ja Ataiding Wy
Envy
Cardigan Bay
Naval commander returns from Japan in Melbourne
Melbourne marker reports Commander J. A Collina of the Australian naval squadron has returned from Kure, Japan. He had been in Japan arranging duties for an Australian occupation party to be stationed at Bure.
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Melbourne
Syn
Kure
Japan
Mander J. A Collina
Austratisa Naval Squadron
Bure
Compeiac
JupuMident
Dangers Seen in Bretton Woods Agreement
London dispatch reports Australia has rejected a Bretton Woods proposal after expert study casts doubt on Britain's acceptance and fears loss of authority over defence and monetary policy. The Evening Standard notes the proposal would, in the Australian view, deprive Melbourne of control over policy amid concerns of Empire divisions.
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London
Bretton Woods
Britain
Australia
Japan to Melt Down Submarines for Steel
Tokyo reports Japan plans to melt down ancillary weapons including 30 submarines to reclaim steel for national needs. An unnamed Herald Tribune correspondent estimates 1.0 million tons of steel to be reclaimed within 33 to 48 months.
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Tokyo
New York “Herald Tribune
Ange
Peace Restored in Cochin China
A French communique from General Le Clerc says peace and order have been restored in Cochin China and South Annam. Some Annamites reportedly remain at resistance near parallel 18, but French troops are attacking with permission from authorities. This marks the first French operation in the region.
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Baigon
Cochin China
South Anna
le Clerc
Supreme Court ruling on Esquire mailing ban upheld challenged
The Supreme Court unanimously declined to uphold the second class mailing privilege revocation for Esquire, saying Congress did not grant sweeping power to censor art or literature. Justice Conrtas warned against enforcing general censorship and stressed constitutional limits on Parliament power.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Conrtas
Congres
Soviet Delegate Defies Bevin in UN Security Council
In a tense UN Security Council session, Vyshinsky challenged Bevin over Britain’s role in Greece, accusing London of careless facts and urging moderation to avoid force. Bevin rejected the charge, defending Britain as peace‑loving and equal to other nations, while Australia and other delegates discussed provisional budgets and meeting schedules.
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London
Security Council of the
United Nations
Greece
IM. Vyshinskil
Mr. Bevin
Explosive Pails Locate Calgary Deep Pit Blast
A damaged report describes a large nitro glycerin charge planted at a 6,000 feet level in the Tumer Valley pit near Calgary. The surface blast was small and no tremors were reported, but water splashed as the underground charge detonated, with observers noting the subterranean detonation.
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Calgary
Tumer Valley
Ouaire
Britain to Relax Control of 3 Million Workers
The Ministry for Labour announces plans to ease wartime controls on about 3,000,000 engineering workers in May. The Evening News reports the move is the first of several expected policy changes in the coming weeks to end many worker orders.
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Britain
Landon
Tilowly
Ministry For Labour
Ramtrol
Abe
British brides reach America aboard troubled voyage
New York reports a ship carrying 403 British brides and 17 percent children of American servicemen endured nine nights at sea. Ages ranged from 16 to 44 with 20 expectant mothers. many passengers were hospitalized after the vessel berthed.
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New York
Tusada
World Talk Sought on Trade and Employment
United Nations memoranda from United Mater proposes a world conference on trade and employment to be held this year. The preparatory committee urges rapid action and outlines aims to address global wage and job concerns, urging member nations to participate.
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London
United Mater
United Nations
Chia Yosr
Uvat
Mullion Mount
German Ships Battered By Terrific Gale
A fierce gale battered German ships in heavy seas near the coast. Reports describe ships taking significant damage as winds roared and waves pounded harbors, with crews struggling to manage list and maintain control amid the storm.
Magnetic Storm Predictions Stir Public Attention
A weather bulletin cites possible magnetic storms following solar disturbances. Officials warn of potential disruptions and advise caution as experts note intensified solar activity may impact communications and power systems.
Unclear source text in Tasman Sea service note
A fragmented report mentions a drone on Wanunelta and a voyage for the army. It references resuming normal reconditioning after a brief operation, with uncertain details and names obscured. The readable facts are sparse and the rest remains garbled.
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Kely
Esam Crom
Fragmented Greek court report on political obstruction case
A heavily garbled report references a Greek court case involving obstruction and delay linked to politics. It mentions terms resembling politikos and public interest but provides no clear names, dates, or outcomes due to damaged text.
Alaskan liner run ashore in unclear report
An incomplete fragment reports an Alaskan liner running ashore involving unclear names and figures. The text is garbled, with several proper nouns and numbers unreadable, preventing precise identification of vessel, location, or outcome. Further readable details are needed to produce a reliable summary.
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Temeshita
York
Fund For Relief of
Mre
Poland
Council
Makin Whente
Beitinh
Vyaniiak
Mrststtinua
U.sa
Rissa and
Greoen
Catro
Easton
P.O.W
Aminister
Celebes
NEW Military College
U. A
U.ilo
Cochin
Esquire
Bis
Maine
Vyehi
Bettiah
Evil
Vyattruluxte
Aacinity Council
Tavis
Brilao
Cent Heavy
America
Syed Ana Cehor
Gabe
Tasman Sea Service
Lordol
Johnstone
Paget
Kuhn
Brealey
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